"spokesdog" meaning in All languages combined

See spokesdog on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: spokesdogs [plural]
Etymology: By analogy to spokeswoman, spokesperson, etc., formed with dog. Etymology templates: {{m|en|spokeswoman}} spokeswoman, {{m|en|spokesperson}} spokesperson, {{m|en|dog}} dog Head templates: {{en-noun}} spokesdog (plural spokesdogs)
  1. (neologism, humorous) A canine mascot. Tags: humorous, neologism Categories (lifeform): Dogs

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for spokesdog meaning in All languages combined (1.7kB)

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